LEARN/CREATE (PT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

11:00 am

In Search of the Novel"What's The Story?"
This workshop explores how an author spins a story and why it is the most important aspect of the novel. In the program, participants examine the importance of the hook, and the "why" behind the events. They also consider various ways into difficult novels. D

12:00 pm

Primary Sources: Workshops In American History"Korea and the Cold War: A Case Study"
This workshop looks at the first use of military force under the Truman Doctrine, and the Korean War as the first practical manifestation of America's Cold War "containment" policy. Using works by George Kennan and Walter Lippman, treaties, and the texts of the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine, the onscreen participants take on the roles of major military, political, and strategic players at a mock Senate hearing to decide whether to intervene in Korea in 1950.G

1:00 pm

Private Universe Project In Mathematics"Following Children's Ideas In Mathematics"
An unprecedented long-term study conducted by Rutgers University followed the development of mathematical thinking in a randomly selected group of students for 12 years - from 1st grade through high school - with surprising results. In an overview of the study, we look at some of the conditions that made their math achievement possible. D

2:00 pm

Principles for Principals"What's This All About?"
The national picture for science and math education reform provides a backdrop for principals whose responsibility is forming and articulating a collective vision. Principals examine the implications of TIMSS, state testing, and standards, and look at authentic student work in classrooms.G

3:00 pm

Looking at Learning....Again Part 1"The Many Faces of Learning"
In this introductory workshop, you will meet the guest educators featured in the series and hear why they think it is important to continually examine the learning process. You will also have an opportunity to reflect on your own personal beliefs about learning and see clips of classrooms that will be presented in more detail in later workshops. D

4:00 pm

Hands On Crafts for Kids"Keep In Touch"
Don't you love getting mail - real letters and cards in your mailbox and not just email to your phone or computer? This episode is creating cards to make any occasion special. First is a giant team card for everyone to sign. Then, cards for all occasions; whatever the date, whoever it's for, and whatever the sentiment -we have a card - Mother's day, Father's Day, lucky days, and summer time. D

4:30 pm

Hey Kids, Let's Cook"Kaila's Surprise Birthday Party"
It's Kaila's birthday, and I have invited her over later today for a little surprise Birthday party. There's nothing more fun than to surprise someone with a Birthday party! We've got the presents and the balloons! And we're going to make together mini-cupcakes and frozen yogurt together. Join us for the party and help the cast of Hey Kids, Let's Cook! wish Kaila a Happy Birthday!. D

5:00 pm

Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way"Dinner Party Special"
Jacques develops his own version of Tibetan flatbread, which is cooked in a frying pan. Next, Jacques fixes risotto with broccoli stems.G

Ask This Old House"Installing A Toilet/Patching A Lawn with Grass Seed"
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a toilet. Then, Richard, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom shares a viewer tip about driving eye screws. Roger and Kevin patch a lawn with grass seed. D

7:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen"
Rick visits Aarhus with its ruddy affluence, charming open-air museum and well-preserved ancient bog man. Roskilde is impressive with its royal burial church and the best Viking ship museum anywhere.G

8:00 pm

Equitrekking"JORDAN: WADI RUM, AQABA & JERASH"
Host Darley Newman travels throughout the small, Middle Eastern country of Jordan to experience culture, history and adventure. While in the capital city of Amman, Darley's local guide Ibrahim leads to a bustling downtown market and shopping district. In an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, viewers learn about the history and characteristics of the Arabian breed in Darley's interview with HRH Princess Alia at the Royal Stables in Amman. D

8:30 pm

Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way"Dinner Party Special"
Jacques develops his own version of Tibetan flatbread, which is cooked in a frying pan. Next, Jacques fixes risotto with broccoli stems.G

Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless"Tijuana Round Table"
There's a long heritage of good food in Tijuana: It has an amazing taco culture and is the birthplace of the Caesar salad. Today, Tijuana boasts one of the top culinary schools in the country and some of the best chefs in Mexico. Rick and three fellow food lovers dine at the ultra-modern Mision 19 located in Mexico's newest Leed Gold Certified building. D

10:00 pm

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends"New Varieties of Cherries"
The Pences visit a family-run orchard along Oregon's famous "Hood River Fruit Loop" and bring back some interesting new varieties of cherries. Flank Steak with Cherry and Onion Chutney; Chocolate Shortcakes with Sour Cherry Compote. D

10:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen"
Rick visits Aarhus with its ruddy affluence, charming open-air museum and well-preserved ancient bog man. Roskilde is impressive with its royal burial church and the best Viking ship museum anywhere.G

11:00 pm

Theater Talk"Critics Review New Shows"
Critics Scott Brown of New York Magazine, Elisabeth Vincentelli of the New York Post, and Charles Isherwood of The New York Times review new shows of the Fall 2012 season including Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Katie Holmes in Dead Accounts, and Al Pacino in Glengarry Glenn Ross. D

11:30 pm

Closer to Truth"Arguing God from Natural Theology"
From biblical times to Darwin, natural theology tried to detect God by sensing His presence in the world-without revelation. But after Darwin's theory of evolution, natural theology was rejected, even ridiculed. Why, now, its surprising revival?. D